HalfSmoke

HalfSmoke reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Brionna

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I Went For Mothers Day Brunch And I Was Not Pleased At All. My Bill Came Up To $72 Which Also Included An Almost $11 Gratuity Tip And Our Server Wasn’t Good At All Which I Didn’t Appreciate That I Had To Tip $11. It Was 3 Of Us We All Had To Tip Our Server $11 We Could Barely Find Her. And The Restaurant Was Not Packed At All. We Had To Keep Asking The Hostess To Help Us And Also Another Server. We Didn’t Even Know Our Server Name We Had To Physically Describe What She Looked Like For Someone Else To Find Her For Us. We Paid For Bottomless Mimosas On Each One Of Our Checks And Only Got One Refill. We Honestly Didn’t Have A Good Time And This Was My First Time Coming. And Probably My Last Time. The Food Was Actually Not Bad At All But My Friend Had To Have Her Food Remade Twice Because Simply The Server Wasn’t Listening To Us.
   

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   George

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Reserved this last minute after another restaurant cancelled the reservation less than 24 hours from the reservation. So from there considering it was mother's day weekend brunch HalfSmoke gets 4stars. I didn't read reviews but my mother (-in-law) did and unfortunately HalfSmoke performed as many reviews (per moms) said they would. Personally everyone had a good time even if we had to wait because it appeared the wait staff were too involved in their own convos. This is our second visit (me and the Mrs. A mother herself celebrating with her mother). Sat at the bar the first time and it was the same experience. Great food. Great ambiance. Attention to customers requires some adjustments I will go back, fully understanding what service I will receive.
   

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   Isaiah

   Washington DC5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food at the establishment was flavorful; however, the steak was significantly overcooked. Although I requested a medium preparation, it arrived well done. Additionally, I ordered my eggs to be cooked over easy, but there was no runny yolk present. On a positive note, the waitress was friendly and kind, although her attentiveness was lacking. It was unclear if the restaurant was understaffed, as there were instances when I had to seek her out for assistance. Based on this experience, I am hesitant to return.
   

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   Lex

   East Tennessee1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We didn't end up getting our food after we had ordered. Server said that it was because they were making it "fresh" but I'm curious how making a smoked rack of ribs "fresh" makes sense to the restaurant. We did not end up getting charged and our server was kind but we sat for over an hour with no food.
   

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   Patrick

   Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wanted to try what was rated as one of best HalfSmoke restaurants in DC. Everything we had was amazing. Our service was excellent and was really just a great experience. Would say go again anytime.
   

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   JanP

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent!!!! Bathrooms need to be cleaned!
   

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   BConner VIP

   Las Vegas15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Very mediocre experience. The service was very slow despite the fact that not many people were in the restaurant. The food was decent but lacking in flavor. Definitely an option if you need a quick brunch but wouldn’t choose this place over the many delicious restaurants in the DC area.
   

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   Pedro

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Phone number doesn’t work!!!! Trying to cancel my reservation the WHOLE DAY and no response
   

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   Vincent

   Baltimore / Maryland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience! The service was great and the food was delicious
   

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    JEFF

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    As a DC native, I grew up on half smokes at cookouts, so this restaurant is a fav of mine. The food is excellent, the space has a comfortable vibe, and the service is always friendly. The sandwiches seem a little smaller than a couple years ago but always tasty and well crafted.
    

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